Gordina de Groot, Head

Gordina de Groot, Head by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Portrait
"Gordina de Groot, Head" is a remarkable example from Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885. The artwork features a portrait of a peasant woman rendered with expressive brushwork and vivid colors. Van Gogh often used pencil sketches on paper as preliminary studies, emphasizing a focus on realism (Realism) in his portrayal of rural life. Through this work, he captures the character and resilience of common folk, offering a compelling glimpse into their world with sincerity and emotional depth.

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